Pride of Australia nominations open for 2013

Nominations for the 2013 Pride of Australia Medal are now open

Pride of Australia

UPDATE: Nominations have now closed for the 2013 Medal but you can nominate for the 2014 program now.

Over the past nine years, we've shared hundreds of stories of hope, courage and bravery and awarded more than 550 medals across Australia.

We've recognised across our territory from an avid campaigner for youth mental health to a woman who brings compassion and support to at risk young females.

We've proudly championed leaders, campaigners, care givers, volunteers, teachers and everyday Australians whose extraordinary actions set them apart.

The Pride of Australia Medal is a celebration of those who inspire us all and now is your chance to nominate someone who makes you proud.

For more information visit the Pride of Australia website.

 

Medal Categories and Criteria

1. Outstanding Bravery Medal
For an Australian, or group of Australians, who, through their act/s of bravery, helped save or attempted to save a life/lives.

2. Courage Medal
For an Australian, who through his or her act/s of courage have overcome personal adversity through determination and strength of character.

3. Heroism Medal
To recognise a member or members (professional or volunteer) of the SES, police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, defence forces, air rescue service who have gone beyond the call of duty to protect the community.

4. Community Spirit Medal
To recognise an individual or a group whose selfless, tireless and largely unacknowledged actions have enriched the lives of those around them in their community.

5. Child of Courage Medal
A child 16 years or under who has helped save, or attempted to save, the life of another or overcome personal adversity through determination and strength of character.

6. Young Leader Medal
A person under 25 years who has advanced a community, or will advance a community, through academic or personal endeavours.

7. Care and Compassion Medal
To recognise a professional or volunteer carer or group, or a member of the health professions who has made a significant improvement to the lives of those around them.

8. Inspiration Medal
To recognise a member of our teaching professions from early childhood to university education or a role model whose compassion and wisdom while teaching, coaching and mentoring our youth has been truly inspiring.

9. Environment Medal
For an Australian or group of Australians whose actions prove that by making one degree of difference to their local environment, people can make a difference to the broader community.

10. Fair Go Medal
For an Australian permanent resident or citizen, born overseas, who has enriched Australia through their community involvement, hard work and willingness to embrace their new home.